Cavernoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a neurovascular specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, notably trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University.

• Treats cavernomas and complex brain vascular diseases using microsurgical approaches
• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to manage high-risk brain lesions
• Former doctorate researcher in neuroanatomy at a top American university
• Published extensive research on cerebrovascular health in international journals
• Focuses on precision-based techniques to protect surrounding brain tissue

Associate Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine, specialising in complex brain vessel disorders.

• Performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures with a focus on vascular malformations
• Awarded First Prize for Young Neurosurgeons by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Specialises in cerebrovascular surgery for managing lesions and preventing brain haemorrhage
• Trained in skull-base anatomy to access deep-seated brain malformations safely
• Member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a neurosurgeon and professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in skull base surgery, neurovascular procedures, and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Bozbuga graduated from and completed his residency at Istanbul University Medical School.

• Expertise in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor removal.
• Treats cerebral artery aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including trans-sphenoidal adenomectomy and brain aneurysm repair.
• Contributed to numerous international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.

Professor Kenan Kapici is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University, where he led the department and trained the next generation of brain surgeons.

• Specialises in microsurgery for cavernoma – a high-precision technique that protects delicate healthy brain tissue
• Completed specialised microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Master's degree in healthcare management from Beykent University
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Served as Clinic Chief at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital neurosurgery unit

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who has refined his skills through intensive cerebrovascular and spinal surgery training.

• Completed specific training in cerebrovascular surgery with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialises in managing vascular malformations like cavernomas using microsurgical techniques
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery for pain management and neurological recovery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major surgical centre

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in vascular neurosurgery – treats brain cavernomas and complex cerebral haemorrhages
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expert in microsurgical techniques – uses high-magnification tools for precise lesion removal
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy
• Published 65 international scientific articles on spinal and cranial surgery outcomes

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a senior neurosurgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who earned the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award for his work in cranial health.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for vascular conditions and brain malformations
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Won the Best Paper Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society contributing to clinical research
• Focuses on microsurgical techniques to treat deep-seated brain lesions